disappointed

adjective

dis·​ap·​point·​ed ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯin-təd 

1

: defeated in expectation or hope

apologized to their disappointed fans

2

obsolete : not adequately equipped

disappointedly adverb

Examples of disappointed in a Sentence

We were disappointed that they couldn't go.

Disappointed fans slowly left the ballpark.

I was disappointed to see that my suggestions had been ignored.

They were deeply disappointed by her lack of interest.

Don't be too disappointed if everything doesn't go as planned.

Your father and I are very disappointed in you.

Recent Examples on the Web

Chalamet has acknowledged that he was disappointed to have not won the Academy Award last year for his performance as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. —Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies reportedly secured a reunion with Kyle Schwarber on Tuesday, and a lot of other clubs were left disappointed. —Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025

Taylor is investigating a Santa cookie at the Clotz Cookie Factory (one of several proper nouns in this film that have no discernible origin) and looks disappointed. —Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025

The Wall Street Journal spoke to several disappointed homeowners who said their Christmas decoration plans were foiled this year. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see disappoint

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for disappointed

• reappointed
• anointed
• appointed
• disjointed
• pinpointed
• jointed
• pointed

Kids Definition

disappointed

adjective

dis·​ap·​point·​ed

: defeated in expectation or hope

we were disappointed that they couldn't go